Apple’s CarPlay: What You Need to Know

Apple finally took the wraps off its in-car software platform, CarPlay on Monday. Now that that we’ve had some time to take a look at its particulars, it’s time to delve into exactly what this new mobile environment means for the drivers and automakers alike

“iPhone users always want their content at their fingertips,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s vice president of iPhone and iOS product marketing, in a statement. “CarPlay lets drivers use their iPhone in the car with minimized distraction.”

We won’t see a public demonstration of the system until March 6 at the Geneva Motor Show, so details on CarPlay’s performance are scant. With that in mind, here’s what we know so far based on the information available …